HomeMy WebLinkAboutPresentation_Workshop_3/31/2025 (2)CODE UPDATES INTRO 1 The EAC also has two code update recommendations to roll into this update•Sometimes called a “Glitch List Update”, used to clean up issues that have come up•Standard
process to do a yearly update to Zoning Code. •
UPDATE #1: DEFINITION OF FAMILY Atlantic Beach (Jacksonville)TwoStuartTwoDelray BeachThreeWest Palm BeachThreePalm Beach ThreeRiviera BeachThreeJuno Beach ThreeNorth Palm BeachThreeLake
ParkThreePalm Beach GardensFourJupiter FourMunicipalityAllowedNumber of Unrelated People 2 a “family”three unrelated people that be defined as Staff recommends making this up to •anywhere
from 2 to 4 unrelated people.together. This generally ranges people that can live in a dwelling Many codes cap the number of unrelated •housekeeping unit in a dwelling." dwelling unit
and living as a single adoption or guardianship, occupying a means one or more persons Family"The current definition states: •
UPDATE #2: FIX LANDSCAPE CODE GLITCH 3 Current exhibit reflects the old setbacks•property linesfrom 5 feet to 10 feet from adjacent feet to 15 feet from Public ROW and Landscape buffer
was increased from 10 •
UPDATE #3: GREEN BUILDING INCENTIVES No!!!!!!!!!!!Height Bonuses-Density Bonuses -Grants or Rebates-Reduction of Permitting Fees-Expedited Permitting and Inspections-Property Tax Abatements
or Exemptions-Common Green Building Incentives are:4(EAC INITIATIVE)
UPDATE #3: GREEN BUILDING INCENTIVES family projects. -family homes and larger commercial or multi-This can be offered to single-inspections for qualified green building projects. The
Building Department has agreed to do expedited plan review and -5(EAC INITIATIVE)
UPDATE #3: GREEN BUILDING INCENTIVES$2,000 to $10,000 (including certification fees and upgrades)ENERGY Star: $5,000 to $15,000 (including certification fees and upgrades)NGBS: $5,000
to $15,000 (including certification fees and upgrades)FGBC: $15,000 to $40,000 (including certification fees and upgrades)LEED: family home: -Certification Estimates: 2,000 SF single
6(EAC INITIATIVE)
UPDATE #3: GREEN BUILDING INCENTIVES$15,000 to $50,000 (including certification fees and upgrades)ENERGY Star: $15,000 to $40,000 (including certification fees and upgrades)NGBS: $15,000
to $40,000 (including certification fees and upgrades)FGBC: $50,000 to $150,000 (including certification fees and upgrades)LEED: Certification Estimates: 6,000 SF Commercial 7(EAC INITIATIVE)
UPDATE #3: GREEN BUILDING INCENTIVES LEED Certification has higher standards and is more costly than other certifications. -Proposed reduction in building permit fees is based on certification
type and tier.-Energy Starn/an/aCertified (5%)n/aBuilding StandardNational Green (none)BronzeSilver (2.5%)Gold (5%)Emerald (7.5%)CoalitionFlorida Green Building (none)Bronze Silver
(2.5%)Gold (5%)Platinum (7.5%)LEED(2.5%)Certified Silver (5%)Gold (7.5%)Platinum (10%)Tier 1Tier 2Tier 3Tier 4 8(EAC INITIATIVE)
UPDATE #4:UPDATE PROHIBITED SPECIES LIST species list and generally agrees with using the FISC list, minus a few small changes. Village Landscape Architect Steve Parker reviewed the
FISC list and the Village’s prohibited -Every two years FISC compiles a Florida Invasive Plant Species List. FISC is the leader in Florida in education and advancement of invasive plant
management. -promote best practices, and enhance efforts to protect Florida’s natural ecosystems.collaboration. We connect experts, land managers, and stakeholders to share knowledge,
driven management, information exchange, and statewide -invasive species through scienceThe Florida Invasive Species Council (FISC) is dedicated to mitigating the impact of -the Florida
Invasive Special Council's (FISC) list.397 to be consistent with -Update the Village's prohibited species list of trees in Section 78-9(EAC INITIATIVE)
UPDATE #5 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS that require a special exception would still go straight to Village Council. outs or formula businesses in existing developments -Simple tenant change-involved.
to Council on Special Exceptions when there is a site plan modification Staff recommends granting authority for the PZB to make recommendations -Special Exceptions. not grant authority
to review and make recommendations to council for 53 does -The powers and duties of the Planning and Zoning Board listed in 22-10
UPDATE #6 PUBLIC NOTICE 11 usage of the Public Notice Portal.notice in a local newspaper. Staff would like the code to reflect the changes in legislation and rather than local newspapers.
However, there are still several references to providing public Additionally, due to recent state legislation, the Village now uses its own Public Notice Portal, •hearing process. Having
these all listed in the same place would assist staff and applicants during the public also statutory public notice requirements that may be more restrictive than the Village's code.
There are different public notice requirements for different application types in Tequesta, and •type. The code does not currently have a master list of all public notice requirements
by application •
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UPDATE #8 PRD WAIVERS 13 development requirement normally required by this article.purposes hereof, a waiver is defined as a reduction in a development standard or other land and open
space, or mixed uses result in reduced impacts on village services are demonstrated. For design, pedestrian amenities, preservation of environmentally sensitive lands, provision of
public parks are complied with in the total development of the PCD, and community benefits such as architectural provided that the spirit and intent of this chapter the preservation
of environmentally sensitive landsdensity requirements, requirements associated with concurrency management, and requirements for except for building height requirements, may waive
regulations for the PCD set forth in this article, (PCD Language) However, as part of the site plan review and approval process, the village council Staff recommends using the same
language from PCD waivers in the PRD waiver section. Commercial Development (PCD) code does allow waivers. The Planned Residential Development (PRD) code section does not allow waivers,
but the Planned